Mount kilimanjaro Umbwe Route

6 days—ABOUT UMBWE ROUTE 6 DAYS KILIMANJARO ROUTE

$1800-2000 USD

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Safari summary

Hiking start from 20th dec 2021 to 27th December To be on top of mountain kilimanjaro on 25th december, christmas day

If you are still wondering what to do over the festive season,why not spend your Christmas on Mountain Kilimanjaro? Mountain climbing can be an exhilarating experiance and is a perfect adventure for you and your best friend;or even you and your spouse.

Kilimanjaro,especial,is one of a kind. It is the highest mountain in Africa,and the highest free-standing mountain in the world! Also known as the roof of Africa,the mountain is quite 'walkable',in that ,it is not particularly challenging to reach the summit.Essentially,most people can do it if they are fit and healthy

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Umbwe Gate – Umbwe Cave Camp

Kilimanjaro

The day begins with a 50 minute drive to Machame Gate where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth..

Umbwe Cave Camp

Umbwe Cave Camp – Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees. As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization..

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch.

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp (3080 m) – Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi..

Moshi

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